Ruth Rogers speaks with Ellis Ballard and Bobbie Mills, founding members of the comedy improv group Just Friends that ran for just over a year from February 2019 to March 2020.
They discuss the origins of their group, the significance of The Canvas as a creative space in London, and the journey of their improv classes.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of running a comedy night, the impact of COVID-19 on performance spaces, and the joy of improvisation and community.
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Follow Ellis on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellis.ballard
Bobbie's book recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass
Chapters
01:15
The Birth of Just Friends Comedy Group
08:58
The Impact of Improv Classes
14:13
Finding a Home at the Canvas
17:06
Creating a Unique Comedy Experience
17:22
Creating a Safe Space for Socializing
19:21
The Joy of the First Night
23:31
Sustaining a Regular Night
29:20
The Impact of COVID on Performance Spaces
36:07
The Loss of Community Spaces
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